Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Michigan City, IN • 6d ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Michigan City, Indiana. This role will oversee core accounting activities, contribute to an efficient close process, and provide reliable reporting and analysis that supports informed business decisions. The position works closely with leadership to maintain accurate records, strengthen financial controls, and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.

Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day general ledger activity to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and financial data remains current.

Prepare and review journal entries, supporting schedules, and reconciliations to maintain the integrity of monthly accounting results.

Coordinate key components of the month-end close process and help deliver timely financial information to management.

Manage fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation activity, and related reporting.

Perform detailed account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling financial data, evaluating trends, and assisting with variance analysis.

Partner with internal and external audit stakeholders by organizing documentation and responding to audit-related requests.

Contribute to financial reporting and ad hoc analytical projects that improve visibility into business performance.

Provide accounting support in a manufacturing environment, including cost-related analysis where needed. Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with 8 or more years strongly preferred.

Background in manufacturing accounting or a similar industrial setting is preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred.

Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, and account reconciliation.

Strong experience preparing journal entries, supporting audits, and maintaining fixed asset records.

Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and build useful financial reports.

Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles is preferred.

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while meeting deadlines in a contract environment.

The salary range for this position is $45/hour to $50/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit reboerthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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